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The fact that more than one million tourists visit Costa Rica each year does not happen by chance. Costa Rica is characterized
by impressive scenic beauty, a consolidated system of protected areas, social and political stability, high educational levels,
and efficient infrastructure and services. All of this offered in a territory of only 51 thousand square kilometers, surrounded
by both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, at a distance from each other of only three to four hours by land or 45 minutes by
air.

Volcanos/Volcan

In 1968 and 1993, the Arenal Volcano's activity increased significantly with almost daily explosions of rock and lava. Today,
colossal lava rocks, that were spewed over the landscape, can be seen throughout the area. The grumbling of its inner activity
can be heard almost every day and, at night, you can actually witness the spectacular liquid lava trail from the cone and
see its explosions.

The volcano not only provides the region with its name, it has also formed the area and continues to dominate the landscape,
at least visually.

At night, it is even more fascinating, and dramatic as the red hot rocks bounce down the slopes at up to 200 km/h. Lava flows
out of the crater and, when it is raining, ends in a cloud of steam.

Estimated to be less than 3,000 years old, Arenal is a geologically young volcano. During the various cycles of its life activity
has been characterized by an alternating of an explosive, effusive phase with one of weak, explosive activity. Major events
in recent history begin with the 1968 eruption.

Beaches/Playas

The Caribbean region of Costa Rica is noted for its variety of aquatic ecosystems and its beautiful white and black sand beaches,
providing an ideal setting for activities such as sport-fishing, snorkeling, and sun bathing.

Plavitas Beach

The Pacific coast boasts some of Costa Rica's most famous beaches for surfing, such as Esterillos, Jaco, Hermosa, Boca Barranca.
In the Golfito region, near the Marino Ballena National Park, surfing fans can find the famous "big left wave."